VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

The CAATE is accepting applications for individuals interested in contributing to the advancement of education in athletic training residency and fellowship programs by serving as a CAATE Peer Reviewer. Persons interested in applying to be a Peer Reviewer should have the below qualifications.

Qualifications:

• Applicants must be in good standing with their credentialing (if an athletic trainer, the BOC) and regulatory body (state license, if applicable)
• All healthcare professionals must have an NPI number
• Individuals should have experience in one of the following areas (Exceptions will be approved by the Commission):
  • Evidence of experience as a health care clinician
  • Current or past affiliation with the CAATE
  • Current or past affiliation with a CAATE accredited program(s) or health care profession's accredited program
• Applicants must demonstrate experience and/or understanding of the CAATE accreditation standards for residency and fellowship programs
• Individuals must be able to demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

Duties, Roles, and Responsibilities:

• Active participation and completion of all required Peer Reviewer developmental activities
• Complete conflict of interest forms
• Complete peer reviews as assigned; completion of at least one review in any role over a three-year period
• Complete all required reports and documentation in a timely fashion (e.g. Peer Review Reports, expense reports, quality assurance documents, etc.)
• Quality assurance scores that meet the minimum score(s) established by the Peer Review Committee
• Maintain current certification and good standing with the BOC, current state credential (if applicable) and other health care provider licensing 
• No evidence of an ethics violation or practice sanctions

How to Apply:

You can review the application format and required materials here. 

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The CAATE is seeking applicants for a Residency & Fellowship Accreditation Council Member. The Residency & Fellowship Accreditation Council oversees the accreditation processes for residency and fellowship programs and makes accreditation action recommendations to the Board of Commissioners. Persons interested in applying should have the below qualifications.

Residency and Fellowship Accreditation Council Charter

Required Qualifications:

• Leadership experience
• Critical, strategic and innovative thinking
• Knowledge and understanding of the ACGME Core Competencies
• Awareness of AT Residencies and/or AT Fellowships
• Experience in specialty practice in any field

Though not required, the Review Committee is hopeful that individuals who have experience in the following areas will consider applying. Applicants DO NOT need to have experience in all areas to apply.

• Ability and willingness to devote time and energy to meet the responsibilities and expectations of the CAATE Residency & Fellowship Accreditation Council
• Experience or willingness to become knowledgeable with CAATE accreditation standards and processes
• A physician in a medical/healthcare related field

How to apply:

Interested applicants are asked to review the Council's charter, then complete an online application. A list of application questions can be found here.

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